The binding energy per nucleon is maximum in the case of

  • A
    $_{2}^{4}He$
  • B
    $_{26}^{56}Fe$
  • C
    $_{56}^{141}Ba$
  • D
    $_{92}^{235}U$

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Which of the following statement$(s)$ is/are true in respect of nuclear binding energy?
$(i)$ The mass energy of a nucleus is larger than the total mass energy of its individual protons and neutrons.
(ii) If a nucleus could be separated into its nucleons, an energy equal to the binding energy would have to be transferred to the particles during the separating process.
(iii) The binding energy is a measure of how well the nucleons in a nucleus are held together.
(iv) The nuclear fission is somehow related to acquiring higher binding energy.

In a nuclear reaction,which of the following is conserved?

The mass of an $\alpha$-particle is . . . . . . .

The mass of a ${}_{3}^{7}Li$ nucleus is $0.042 \, u$ less than the sum of the masses of all its nucleons. The binding energy per nucleon of ${}_{3}^{7}Li$ nucleus is nearly...........$MeV$.

$A$ nucleus of mass $M + \Delta m$ is at rest and decays into two daughter nuclei of equal mass $\frac{M}{2}$ each. The speed of light is $c$. The binding energy per nucleon for the parent nucleus is $E_1$ and that for the daughter nuclei is $E_2$. Then:

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